Pointe West, Galveston Island, Texas. April 15, 2008.
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The picture above was taken on Galveston Island in April, 2008, before Hurricane Ike devastated the island later in the year. Betsy’s son worked at a new resort on the island and he was giving us a tour of the resort club house when I took this picture. I like the clouds floating in over the Gulf.
It’s difficult to reconcile this pretty picture with the damage caused by the hurricane.
Senior Moments 
April 9, 2009 at 11:32 pm |
215 and 222 this time around. Only 6 to separate us. Not bad.
It is a great view with nice clouds and the place looks like one where you can spend some serious quality time. There must be mixed emotions as it´s not there any longer.
April 10, 2009 at 12:54 am |
This is a beautiful image George. It is so sad how things were so devastated there.
I have a friend in Clute who has visited Galveston many times before and since and has said how unbelievable it is to see.
April 10, 2009 at 1:43 am |
Lovely photo!
April 10, 2009 at 5:50 am |
I hope they rebuild the island. i can really tell the place is awesome before
April 10, 2009 at 6:15 am |
Looks like a great place. Too bad it is gone.
April 10, 2009 at 7:39 am |
This is pretty. Nice clouds. I was going to take my trailer to TX this winter and go to the beach, but the campgrounds are closed from the hurricane.
April 10, 2009 at 7:53 am |
I like the clouds in the picture too George!
April 10, 2009 at 7:53 am |
I wanna go there!!! Lovley place, vell captured!
April 10, 2009 at 8:01 am |
Easter Blessings to you and Betsy! +
April 10, 2009 at 8:08 am |
What a beautiful place! Yes, it’s so sad that Galveston was hit again. I hope by now, a lot of people have been able to start rebuilding. But at least you’ve got a great photo to remember it by.
April 10, 2009 at 8:23 am |
Lovely shot! I’ve only been to Galveston once and it was before the hurricane. So much damage when hurricanes hit. Can’t imagine living with that threat.
April 10, 2009 at 8:48 am |
Looks so relaxing and peaceful. I hope they were able to get it back to its lovely condition by now.
April 10, 2009 at 10:15 am |
That is a beautiful picture of the clouds and sea behind the pool. Looks like a great vacation place. Galveston has been through devastating hurricanes before. I’m sure they’ll rebuild and recover from this last one in time. Always a shame to see such damage.
April 10, 2009 at 10:20 am |
Beautiful!! Looks like those clouds were painted in the sky!
April 10, 2009 at 10:39 am |
It’s so sad to think about the devastation that the hurricane caused especially when you see such a lovely shot of the resort.
April 10, 2009 at 10:45 am |
THat is such a lovely picture.I have been to Galvaston years ago,would like to visit it again.
Blessings,Ruth
April 10, 2009 at 3:43 pm |
That looks like a wonderful place to rest. Too bad Ike had the last word.
April 10, 2009 at 5:45 pm |
Beautiful shot! Is everyone still sleeping?
April 10, 2009 at 6:16 pm |
George: What a neat look at the sky at a place that was hit hard this past year.
April 10, 2009 at 8:22 pm |
You have visited some truly beautiful places. I love the clouds above the pool. Happy Easter dear friend. You and Betsy have a wonderful weekend. We have had tornado warnings all evening and rain and hail. I sure hope your roses are safe tonight.
April 10, 2009 at 8:36 pm |
Ahh that was too bad it was hit so hard…it looked like an awesome place to visit! What a nice looking resort.
Do have a nice Easter and enjoy it with family and friends!
April 11, 2009 at 12:34 am |
Beautiful sky and awesome beach scene..